Urgently Addressing the Next Crisis in the Cultural Sector: A Call for Immediate Action by the Minister of Culture

Cultural Sector in Uproar: Delyan Peevski Condemns Delays in Payments and Lack of Attention from Authorities Leading figures in Bulgaria‘s arts community have expressed outrage over delayed payments and a lack of attention from authorities, with Delyan Peevski, Chair of the Parliamentary Group of "DPS – Novo Nicholson," issuing a strongly-worded statement condemning the situation. … Read more

Ukrainian Marines in Russian-Captured Kurakhove: Meduza Photos

Ukraine‘s Marine Forces Hold Ground in Kurakhovo as Russia Claims Control Russian forces are pressing their advance in eastern Ukraine, with Russian news outlets and Ukrainian sources offering differing accounts of the situation in Kurakhovo, a strategic town in the Dонецкая область (Donetsk region). Here’s what we know so far: Russia Claims Control: Euronews Русский … Read more

The Threat of a Budgetless State: Could the Country Run Out of Funds by August?

B fácilmente anunció que el gobierno/show▌ Bulgaria‘s government is swiftly working to pass a special law to ensure social payments, minimum payment amounts, minimum wages, and business electricity compensation are secure, avoiding inflation. This was stated by MP Asen Vasilev from PP-DB following the first meeting of the Budget Committee, as reported by Focus News. … Read more

Lawmakers Review Budget for 2025 in Committee

Bulgarians Debate National Budget for 2025 Bulgarian lawmakers are set to discuss the allocation of state funds for the coming year at a meeting of the Budgetary Committee. The session, which is scheduled for today, will see Servic Energy Minister Ludmila Petkova respond to queries from members of parliament. The top item on the agenda … Read more

"From 2010s to 2020s: Mariinka, Donbas, and the Evolving Frontline"

Title: From War-Torn ’10s to Russian Occupation in ’20s: A Tale of Two Decades in Donbas’ Mariinka In the verdant steppes of eastern Ukraine, the city of Mariinka once stood as a beacon of post-Soviet resilience. However, two decades marked a stark contrast for this Donetsk region town – a story of survival amidst conflict … Read more

St. John’s Day Traditions and Beliefs

St. John the Baptist‘s Day: Bulgaria Celebrates on January 7 with Traditional Fare and Customs In Bulgaria, January 7 marks an important religious and cultural holiday, the celebration of St. John the Baptist, also known as the ‘Yovorovden’ or ‘Yovanda’ day. Although the saint is honored multiple times throughout the year, this date is the … Read more

Major Accident Closes Smolyan-Plovdiv Route, Three Injured

"Accident Closes Smolyan-Plovdiv Road: Three Hospitalized after Taxi & Mercedes Collide" A serious crash involving a taxi and a Mercedes has blocked traffic on the vital Smolyan-Plovdiv route, per Fokus‘s report on the incident from Elena Stoilova, speaker of theSmolyanregion’s MVR [Ministry of Internal Affairs]. eyewitnesses noted the taxi executing an sudden and sharp move, … Read more

Two Teenagers Dead, Four Wounded in Shooting

Fatal Collision Between BMW and Volkswagen on Plovdiv-Kaloianovo Road; Driver and Passenger Killed In a tragic incident earlier today, two vehicles, a BMW and a Volkswagen, collided near the Kaloianovo junction, resulting in the death of the Volkswagen driver and their passenger. The deceased have been identified, but details have not been officially released. Four … Read more

"Intensified Shelling by Russian Forces in Pokrovsk; Thousands of Civilians Still Trapped: Photos"

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"Persistence and Impact: Meduza Celebrates Three years of Independent Journalism Marking three years of unwavering commitment to independent journalism, Meduza, the Russianophone online news outlet, today celebrated a significant milestone in its mission to inform and empower millions worldwide. Since its inception, Meduza has stood tall as a beacon of truth, fostering informed decision-making even … Read more

IVaylo Mirchev: What’s Your Schengen, What’s Your Europe? The State’s Weakness Exposes Itself in Border Parking Lots Managed by Migrants

Headline: Border Chaos: Bulgarian Opposition MP Condemns Roadblock scandal at Bulgaria-Rumania Border Article: Krakra, Bulgaria – The state’s weakness is laid bare today in the parking lots along the Bulgarian-Rumanian border, spelled out by an opposition MP’s stark Facebook post. Deputy Ivaйlo Mirchev of "Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria" decried the absurdity of truck … Read more